The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a two-day warning strike, commencing on Tuesday, September 5. The strike is in protest against the Federal Government’s perceived failure to address the challenges arising from the removal of fuel subsidy.

This decision follows a nationwide protest organized by the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in August, where they decried the “anti-people” policies of the government. The protests took place in various states, including Lagos, Abia, Plateau, Kaduna, Kano, Rivers, Zamfara, Katsina, Cross River, Ebonyi, Enugu, Kwara, Ogun, Imo, Ondo, and Edo.

The labor unions had issued a seven-day ultimatum to the government, demanding the immediate reversal of anti-poor policies, including the recent increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and public school fees. They also called for the release of eight months’ worth of withheld salary for university lecturers and workers.

Additionally, the NLC called for an upward review of the minimum wage from N30,000 to N200,000. The removal of fuel subsidies had raised concerns about the economic well-being of Nigerians.

Despite several meetings between the Presidency and the labor unions to address the hardships caused by the subsidy removal, no resolution has been reached.